This past week in Nashville, we had snow (and ice) all week long. It started on Sunday, which was Valentine’s Day, when it was so cold and the roads were getting icy. We woke up on Monday to a layer of straight ice on the ground, and the freezing rain continued to fall that day….
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A Conversation with Ella Junior: Growing Up Black in the South and Practicing Self-Care Along the Way
Today, I am delighted to share with you the gem of a human that is Ella Junior. I have known Ella since 2016 when we both started working at a diverse school in East Nashville as kindergarten teachers. Ella is such a sweet person with a kind, loyal, and giving heart. She is also a…
My Simple Dermatologist-Recommended Skincare Routine
I have changed my skincare routine numerous times over the years, but finally after going to a new dermatology center last fall about my eczema, I was recommended a new routine. My skin has been smooth and happy ever since! Everyone’s skin is different, so before I share the products I use, let me tell…
Refreshing Our Home for Spring
During this period of self-quarantines and social distancing, I am embracing the days spent at home. Although it is spring break, and I was planning to be on vacation this week, I have let go of the disappointment of a canceled trip and am appreciating the opportunity to slow down and have some quiet, creative…
My New Week Day Routine
A year ago, I shared my morning and evening routines. Since then, life has changed quite a bit. My boyfriend H and I moved in together. I switched from being a full-time first grade teacher to a part-time fifth grade English teacher (thus dedicating afternoons to my blog and writing). We adopted a dog, Cleo….
Days 16-18: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Dune of Pilat, Toulouse
This is a continued recap of my recent trip to Europe. Read about days 12-15 of my trip in San Sebastián and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe here, days 8-11 in Barcelona, Spain here, days 6 and 7 in Nice, Èze, and Villefranche-sur-Mer here, days 3-5 in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France here, or days 1 and 2 – my travel days – here. See…
